1 entry, oldest to newest.
The Ministry of Defence on Friday (28 August 2026) said it has simplified the defence export standard operating procedure (SOP) and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework to widen Indian industry's access to global markets. Under the amended SOP, stakeholder consultation has been dispensed with for exports of non-lethal defence items to most destinations, while safeguards have been retained for sensitive countries, and consultation has also been dispensed with for exports of all items meant for international tenders and exhibitions. The Ministry said the reforms would help Indian defence companies respond more quickly to global opportunities while keeping national security considerations protected, as the government pursues a target of Rs 50,000 crore in annual defence exports.